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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Set up for successful 2025
DESCRIPTION:Set yourself up for a successful 2025\nPresenter:  Bernie Heine\, Professional Business Coaches\, Inc.\n\n\nEffective method to set meaningful objectives for the new year\n\n\nHow to break down those thoughts and ideas into quarterly objectives and start the year off with early success\n\n\nClarify your thinking and get new ideas through small group discussion with other participants\, your non-competitive peers\n\n\nFind some new friends\, collaborators\, or accountability partners\n\n\nHave Fun\n\n\n\nREGISTER CLICK: HERE\nBernhard Heine specializes in business\, executive\, and sales coaching.  He is passionate about building strong relationships with executives and business owners promoting self-learning to take them to the next level and successfully adapt to change and achieve their full potential in their lives and businesses.  Many of his clients come to him because they feel there are just not enough hours in the day to get all their work done or they don’t have someone to turn to for unbiased advice.  Bernhard helps his clients become more self-aware of their issues and why their prior efforts have not led to success.  He helps his clients create plans and often implements training programs for them and their staff. Through regular sessions\, by holding teams accountable for their actions\, clients make gradual improvements and over time achieve their desired results.  With his extensive 25+ years of experience working with executives in global corporations like Textron and Coca-Cola\, and his experience working with small business owners\, Bernhard is comfortable working with a Fortune 500 executive as well as a solo-entrepreneur. \nAbout PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS COACHES\, INC.  Website: www.TheProfessionalBusinessCoaches.com \nProfessional Business Coaches\, Inc.\, (PBC) coaches are passionate about building strong relationships with executives and business owners promoting self-learning to take them to the next level and successfully adapt to change\, helping successful business owners and executives achieve their vision. Through Business and Executive Coaching and Meeting Facilitation\, their clients become more self-aware of their strengths and the issues holding them back. PBC helps clients commit to practical solutions\, make gradual improvements\, and over time achieve success in personal and business effectiveness. Focus areas include: strategy\, process\, leadership\, and exit planning. In their and Sales\, Leadership\, and Coaching Training programs\, PBC’s emphasis is on maximum impact and sustainability of the learning.  Participants read materials and watch videos on their own time and in live sessions\, discuss implications\, brainstorm new ideas\, and role-play real life examples. \nSocial Media Links: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalBusinessCoaches/ \nhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/bernieheine \nhttp://twitter.com/#!/bernieheine \nhttps://www.youtube.com/ProfBizCoach \nhttp://www.meetup.com/South-Shore-Professional-Roundtable/ \n  \n 
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/speaker-series-set-up-for-successful-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Master the Art of Positive Decision-Making: A Holistic Approach to Achieving Optimal Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Chamber & Rockland Trust Speaker Series: \nMaster the Art of Positive Decision-Making: \nA Holistic Approach to Achieving Optimal Outcomes\nWednesday\, November 13\, 2024    8:30 am – 9:45 am Via ZOOM\nJoin us for a transformative one-hour Zoom training\, with Leigh-Ann Larson of Elevate Counseling\, where you’ll discover a powerful decision-making system designed to keep your emotional state positive\, even in the face of the toughest decisions. This unique approach blends analysis\, creativity\, and intuition to guide you toward the best possible outcomes\, no matter the challenge. \nIn this session\, you will: \n• Learn how to maintain a balanced and positive emotional state during decision-making. \n• Explore techniques that combine logical analysis with creative problem-solving and intuitive insights.\n• Gain practical tools to apply this system in both personal and professional contexts. \n• Walk away with actionable strategies to make confident and effective decisions\, no matter the circumstances. \nWhether you’re a leader\, entrepreneur\, or simply someone looking to enhance your decision-making skills\, this training is designed to empower you with a holistic approach that leverages your entire cognitive toolkit.\n\n \nLeigh-Ann Larson\, M.Ed.\, LMHC  Bio \nJoin us for an extraordinary conversation with Leigh-Ann Larson\, a visionary entrepreneur who is redefining the landscape of mental health and business leadership. As the Founder and CEO of Elevate Counseling Services\, a thriving six-location practice\, Leigh-Ann has built more than just a business—she’s cultivated a community. Her journey as an intuitive leader is nothing short of inspiring. With a team of 50 dedicated professionals under her guidance\, Leigh-Ann has not only led but empowered others to grow and thrive\, both within her organization and beyond. \nLeigh-Ann is currently expanding her impact by creating a new mental health entity\, focused on group work and addiction services\, all grounded in a holistic model of care. Her ability to envision and bring to life such innovative approaches to mental health is a testament to her leadership and passion. \nIn this must-attend talk\, Leigh-Ann will peel back the layers of her decision-making process—a process she finds to be one of the most enjoyable and creative aspects of her role. She’ll share how she navigates the daily challenges of scaling a business\, leveraging the strengths of her team\, and planning for a future that is often uncertain. Whether you’re a business leader\, mental health professional\, or someone interested in the power of intuitive decision-making\, this conversation promises to be both enlightening and empowering. \nDon’t miss this chance to hear from a true trailblazer in the intersection of mental health and entrepreneurship. \n 
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/masterartofdecisionmaking/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:On Site Consultation Program through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce-Multi Chamber Zoom
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/on-site-consultation-program-through-the-commonwealth-of-massachusetts-executive-office-of-labor-and-workforce-multi-chamber-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Energy Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Event is FREE!\nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/energy-seminar/
LOCATION:Cranberry Country Chamber Office\, 9 Clayton Road\, Middleboro\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar Digital Tech (SBA\, MSBDC)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/cybersecurity-awareness-webinar-digital-tech-sba-msbdc/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Communication Strategies that Inspire Motivation & Action Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Chamber/Rockland Trust Speaker Series: \nLeadership Language: \nCommunication Strategies that Inspire Motivation and Action\nWednesday\, October 9\, 2024  8:30 – 9:45 am via Zoom\nREGISTER\nUnlock the transformative power of words with our seminar\, ‘Leadership Language: Communication Skills that Inspire Motivation and Action.’ Designed exclusively for forward-thinking business owners\, this engaging session delves into the critical role of effective communication within your team. Discover the direct link between how you communicate and your business’s bottom line\, learn how your words can cultivate a thriving\, positive company culture\, and unlock the secrets to driving motivation and action among your employees. With a blend of expert insights\, practical tools\, and actionable strategies\, you’ll leave equipped to implement what you’ve learned immediately.\nBio:    Meet Dr. Amber Bartlett\, a powerhouse in the world of communication expertise. She’s not just another consultant —she’s a Doctor of Psychology\, a former Corporate Executive\, a serial entrepreneur\, and the brains behind StrengthPoint Consulting. Amber knows what it takes to transform businesses into thriving industry leaders\, using her unique strategies based on the power of communication. Her unique blend of psychology\, leadership\, and hands-on business experience is exactly what your company needs to stand out in your market. \n 
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/communication-strategies-that-inspire-motivation-action-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Financial & Estate Planning Basics
DESCRIPTION:Email:\nAlbert Mui at albert.mui@edwardjones.com\nJohn Norris at jnorris@norrislaw.us\n 
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/financial-estate-planning-basics/
LOCATION:Cranberry Country Chamber Office\, 9 Clayton Road\, Middleboro\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T110000
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SUMMARY:Multi Chamber Zoom Series - Employer Coalition on Health
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/multi-chamber-zoom-series-employer-coalition-on-health/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T093000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Find Your Focus: How to Define and Deliver a Message that Resonates
DESCRIPTION:Rockland Trust / Cranberry Country Chamber Speaker Series\nFind Your Focus: How to Define and Deliver a Message that Resonates\nSpeaker:  Andrew Winig\, Elevator Pitch Coach\nVia Zoom – Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024   8:30 am – 9:45 am\n \nIs your message not getting through?\nDo people nod along as you speak then hesitate to take the next step? You’re not alone.\nSo many people get overlooked and lost in the crowd because they can’t capture audience attention. It’s frustrating when your efforts go unnoticed\, especially when you know you have so much to offer.\nLet’s change that narrative! Join us for a transformative session that will bring laser focus to your business messaging. In this dynamic and interactive workshop\, you’ll learn:\n• Clarity and Precision: Craft a focused messaging strategy so you’ll be clear and concise and eliminate the rambling that dilutes your message.\n• Effective Networking: Harness our natural and conversational approach\, which opens up more opportunities to meet the right people and get better leads.\n• Immediate Insights: Participate in small discussion groups to get real time feedback and unlock the secret of what resonates with your audience. While others spin their wheels casting a wide net and endlessly tweaking their 30-Second Elevator Pitch\, your new focus will fill your calendar with meaningful conversations that lead to business growth.\nJoin us to find your focus and stand out from the crowd!\nAbout Our Speaker:\nAndrew Winig is a renowned Elevator Pitch Coach who blends his improvisational\, musical theater\, and business backgrounds to make his virtual and in-person programs fun\, entertaining\, engaging\, and practical. \nAndrew noticed that people’s eyes glazed over and he got zero leads whenever he shared his conventional 30-Second Elevator Pitch. He thought “There must be a better way!” So he spent the next 8 years applying his engineering mindset to identify and test new skills in search of a simple approach that works consistently. His ground-breaking book “Elevator Pitch Handbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Conversations” condenses what he discovered into 51 readable pages that will forever change the way you talk about what you do. Andrew wants you to get better leads from your Elevator Pitch and shares his unique and effective techniques through email newsletters\, virtual and in-person workshops\, private coaching\, and keynote speeches. You can sign up for his weekly Elevator Pitch Tips Email Newsletter at https://improvandy.com
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/speaker-series-find-your-focus-how-to-define-and-deliver-a-message-that-resonates/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Personal & Professional Development,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T193000
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SUMMARY:First Time Home Buyers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Email Staci Cerrato-Melo at scerrato@hdclosings.com
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/first-time-home-buyers-workshop/
LOCATION:Cranberry Country Chamber Office\, 9 Clayton Road\, Middleboro\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:What is My Company Worth/Who will Buy it?
DESCRIPTION:Rockland Trust / Cranberry Country Chamber Speaker Series\nWednesday\, June 5\, 2024  |  8:30 am  |  Via ZOOM\nJoin us as Joel Nimar of ROI Corp Business Brokers answers the questions:\nWhat is my company worth and who would buy it?\n\n\nWhat goes into determining value?\n\n\nWhat can I do to increase the value?\n\n\nRole of valuation in making the deal?\n\n\nTypes of buyers\n\n\nWhy 2 companies with the same sales/profit sell for different prices?\n\n\nWho is ROI Business Brokers and Advisors\, and why are we different?\n\n\nREGISTER\n \nBIO: Joel Nimar is a graduate of Northeastern University with a degree in Business administration and a concentration in Finance. He is a serial entrepreneur in multiple industries including IT hardware and services\, home energy audits and bookkeeping and consulting. He currently helps other business owners buy\, sell and value businesses while helping to improve current operations.\nJoel is married with 2 adult children. When not working he is an active tennis player\, golfer\, and biker. He enjoys theatre\, non-profit work and traveling.\n 
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/what-is-my-company-worth-who-will-buy-it/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T093000
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SUMMARY:Success Starts with Mindset Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Rockland Trust Speaker Series\nwith Jordan Guadalupe / Souibre\nWednesday\, May 22  8:30 – 9:45 am\nvia Zoom\nClick HERE\nAll too often\, most of us hit psychological barriers to achieving business success and we’re usually completely unaware of it. Here’s the good news- success is 20% action and 80% mindset. That means if you can master your inner world\, you can produce the results you desire in your reality. Join Jordan Guadalupe\, Success Mentor and Certified Professional Transformation Coach as she dives into the components of building a success mindset and how you can leverage them to bring your vision of success in business to life.
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/success-starts-with-mindset-speaker-series/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T133000
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SUMMARY:5 Steps to a Better Business
DESCRIPTION:Join Business Coach Kevin Glynn for a free in-person seminar\, including lunch (and some “food” for thought!) at the Cranberry Country Chamber office\, 9 Clayton Rd Middleboro.\nDo you have the TIME you need to have a great business and life?\nDo you have the right TEAM in place to take your business to the next level?\nAre you making the MONEY you want? \n* Learn The tools you need to guide your business down a path of higher profits.\n* Learn how to spend the Time you have to your advantage\n* Learn how to focus on the 6 things that have the potential of growing your business by 50%!\n* Learn the systems you can implement that will create leverage in your business\n•Learn how to hire\, train\, motivate and keep the Team you need to keep your business growing. \n\nPresented by Kevin Glynn\nBusiness\, Executive\, and Leadership Coach\nLighthouse Strategic Partners \nKevin has been helping business owners and executives increase their bottom line profits for 18 years.\n\n“We have a proven method that has helped our clients double their profits\, have the right team on board\, and enjoy their lives\, and we can show you how to do the same.  This 90 minute seminar will be the most rewarding investment of time to your business and your life. “ – Kevin Glynn\, Lighthouse Strategic Partners \nSign up today for this insightful look into your company and gain some priceless tools that will assist you in creating a vision for your business for 2024 and beyond.​​​​​​​ \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/5-steps-to-a-better-business/
LOCATION:Cranberry Country Chamber Office\, 9 Clayton Road\, Middleboro\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T220000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of  Social Media: Your 2024 Marketing Blueprint
DESCRIPTION:Rockland Trust / Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce Speaker Series\nWith Taylor Cacciola of Namra Consulting\nWednesday\, April 3\, 2024  8:30-10:00 am via Zoom\nSee below for what you will learn and for Taylor’s Bio\nREGISTER\nFor some of us\, social media can be intimidating.  For others\, it is a constant effort to stay up-to-date on what is hot\, new algorithms\, what to use as content\, etc.  Yet\, social media marketing is a critical component to the overall marketing plan for businesses.    This in-person education session\, featuring Taylor Cacciola\, a co-founder of NAMRA Consulting\, will answer all the important questions – Why Social Media?  How do I do that?  When do I do that? Understanding the answer to these questions is specific to your specific business\, industry and customers. \nFundamentals of Social Media Marketing Your 2024 Marketing Blueprint\nIn this session you will learn: \n\nDevelop a target audience for your business\nOverview of 2024 landscape and best practices\nWhich platforms should you be using\nWhat makes a post successful\nDifferentiate “documenting” vs. “creating” content.\nWhat type of content you should be posting\n\nTaylor Cacciola\, MBA is a co-founder of NAMRA Consulting\, a full-service social media and digital marketing agency.  Taylor works primarily with New England-based businesses to help them grow their digital presence to get found more easily for the products and services they offer. \nTaylor knows that small businesses are the bedrock of the local community and economy. He believes helping small businesses succeed is the most rewarding type of work there is. Taylor has worked with or provided marketing consulting for over 150 small businesses across Rhode Island and Massachusetts over the past 6 years. Many of which have seen massive and consistent growth in their business’s bottom line. \nTaylor holds two business degrees from The Charlton School of Business at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. One of being a Bachelor of Science – Marketing and the other a Masters of Business Administration (MBA).
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/fundamentals-of-social-media-marketing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Breaking Through the Noise: How Congress Can Provide Tax Certainty and Reduce Red Tape for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Rockland Trust / Cranberry Country Chamber Speaker Series\nWednesday\, March 6th  8:30 – 9:45 am via Zoom\nJoin us as Josh McLeod\, Director of NFIB Federal Government Regulations helps our small businesses \nSmall businesses continue to face significant headwinds\, including high energy costs\, inflation\, workforce shortages\, increasing regulatory burdens\, and tax uncertainty from the expiration of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions\, most notably the small business deduction (199A). On January 1\, 2024\, one of the most expansive small business regulations in history went into effect. This beneficial ownership reporting requirement will require 32.6 million small businesses to report ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Additionally\, small businesses face a massive tax increase at the end of 2025. Congress must pass the Main Street Tax Certainty Act to provide tax certainty to pass-through businesses across the country. \nREGISTER\nBio:  Josh McLeod is Director of Federal Government Relations at NFIB\, the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization. In this role\, Josh oversees the organization’s regulatory portfolio. Josh came to NFIB after spending nearly 12 years in the U.S. Senate\, working for Senator Ron Johnson. Josh graduated from Widener University in Pennsylvania and lives in Virginia with his wife and three children.
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/breaking-through-the-noise-how-congress-can-provide-tax-certainty-and-reduce-red-tape-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T223000
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SUMMARY:Chamber Resource Workshop & Networking
DESCRIPTION:Chamber Resource Workshop & Networking\nWednesday\, February 28th  9:30-10:30 am\nCranberry Country Chamber office\, 9 Clayton Rd.\, Middleboro\nThe SBA will provide a 20-30 minute presentation and then we will network and discuss how the SBA and Chamber Ambassadors can help each other.\nShelly Gillis\, Outreach and Marketing Specialist with the Small Business Administration\, will provide an overview of SBA programs and services. This workshop aims to provide a better understanding of the various programs and services offered by the SBA that are available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses.   \nTopics to include: The SBA Resource Partner Network – Learn how the MSBDC\, CWE\, VBOC and SCORE can help through Business Training\, & One-on-One Mentoring | Access to Capital – SBA backed Loan Programs. \nShelly Gillis is an Outreach and Marketing Specialist with the Small Business Administration Massachusetts District Office. She’s passionate about supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Commonwealth by connecting them with information\, community partners and resources.  \nFormerly with for the US Census Bureau for 13 years\, she was involved in both field operations and Decennial Census promotion in the Boston area. She has a background in sales and marketing\, having worked as an award-winning sales representative and sales manager with Entertainment Publications in Massachusetts.  \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/chamber-resource-workshop-networking/
LOCATION:Cranberry Country Chamber Office\, 9 Clayton Road\, Middleboro\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Goal Setting & Creating Habits to Achieve Them Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our\nGOAL SETTING & CREATING HABITS TO ACHIEVE THEM SEMINAR\nPresented by Don Wilson\, Prospecting Intelligence\nFRIDAY\, DECEMBER 1\, 2023    9:00 – 10:00 AM\nCranberry Country Chamber Conference Room\, 9 Clayton Road\, Middleboro\n*FREE*\nPastries and Beverages served\nWhat do you want and why?    |    Where’s it going to come from?    |   How are you going to get there?\nStart your day off learning those answers to start your new year off right!\nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/goal-setting-creating-habits-to-achieve-them-seminar/
LOCATION:Cranberry Country Chamber Office\, 9 Clayton Road\, Middleboro\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Cyber Insurance & Your Insurance Co.
DESCRIPTION:Rockland Trust Speaker Series:\nWhat Your Insurance Company Won’t Tell You \nAbout Your Cyber Insurance\nWednesday\, September 27   8:30 – 9:45 am via Zoom\nWith Will MacFee\nREGISTER\nExpect to learn:\n\n\nWhat Insurance Companies assume you have in place\n\n\nHow to prove you are doing what you say you’re doing\n\n\nWhat you MUST do after a breach\n\n\nWill MacFee bio:\nSince 1989\, Systems Support has worked with Boston and South Shore small businesses to help them use the best of enterprise technology. The company was started by brothers Brian and Willie MacFee.  \nBrian MacFee grew up in Weymouth and went to Wentworth and Northeastern University after high school. Brian’s job as a Test Engineering Manager at LTX where he first encountered the IBM PC. In the late 80’s\, Brian noticed these personal computers showing up on people’s desks\, and became involved in networking them together\, and productivity skyrocketed. After some conversations with his brother Willie\, Systems Support was started on the front deck of Brian’s home.  \nFast forward to 2008\, after installing over 7000 computers in over 50 schools in Boston and Providence\, Brian assumed full ownership of the company in 2008 as Willie retired. Fast forward again to 2016 and Brian’s son Will joins the company.  \nWill MacFee grew up in Marshfield and after school went to North Carolina State University for Nuclear Engineering. At school he worked on various simulation projects and passed the exam to operate the school’s nuclear reactor. After school\, he worked for two years at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the Office of Nuclear Reactors. With the nuclear industry slowing down\, Will joined Systems Support bringing the safety mindset from the reactor world. Coupled with the technical skills from networking computers during simulation research\, Will learned quickly.  \nFast forward a few more years to 2023\, and Brian retires on his 64th birthday. Will MacFee\, his son\, takes over as President of the company. Brian trained him well\, and Will has helped the company meet the new challenges of running an IT business.  \nOver the past few years\, IT has rapidly changed from “digital plumbing” to security compliance. As cybercrime made headlines and hit businesses of all sizes\, the needs of companies changed. Today\, IT companies not only have to make sure everything works as expected but also must defend against cyberattacks like email compromise and ransomware. Every day the threat actors get better and we need to as well.   \nRather than take an approach of sealing every door and battening down the hatches\, Will used another mantra from the NRC: “reasonable assurance of adequate protection”. There are plenty of common sense steps to take to protect a company’s data assets. No solution is perfect\, and as long as one understands the risk the choice is easier for what actions one has to take.   \nWhen you work with Systems Support\, you have a direct relationship with the people providing the service. We hate bureaucracy (Will saw enough of it at the NRC) so we do everything we can to make it easy to do business with us. You will work with the same name and faces on a consistent basis\, people who know your business and your people. When you work with us\, you become part of the family. 
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/speaker-series-cyber-insurance-your-insurance-co/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T100000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: How Technology & Pandemic Has Changed Sales
DESCRIPTION:In the past 3 years a lot has changed in the business world. Many of those changes have significantly impacted how we sell.  Buying patterns have shifted.New tools & technologies have emerged. How people work\, alone and in teams\, has evolved. Sales professionals have needed to adjust their operating processes. \nEric Warner is President of Praxis Growth Advisors\, an award winning sales trainer\, leadership development specialist\, and accomplished sales process strategist. He has more than 30 years of experience leading teams\, building businesses\, and driving complex sales processes in a diverse mix of industries. \nJoin us to learn: \n~ What data tells us about buyer changes & patterns. \n~Strategies to develop & focus on your value creation. \n~How to become a “Sense Maker” for your prospective buyers. \n~The impact of technology & AI on the buyer’s journey. \n~To create a buying experience that attracts instead of repels. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/speaker-series-how-technology-pandemic-has-changed-sales/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T100000
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SUMMARY:Q & A with Congressman Jake Auchincloss
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nEnter your questions on the registration form through Zoom link when you click REGISTER above.
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/q-a-with-congressman-jake-auchincloss/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legislative Event,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T093000
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SUMMARY:Estate Planning for Business Owners Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Topics to discuss:\n● Why create an estate plan? \n● Peace of Mind \n● Ways to save on taxes \n● What is Probate? \n● Consequences for people with children under 18 \n●What if you become incapacitated \n● What happens to my business if I die or become incapacitated? \n● Estate planning mistakes that could leave you and your loved ones vulnerable \n● How to solve these problems – What works best \n  \nTO REGISTER CLICK:   HERE\n 
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/estate-planning-for-business-owners-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T131446Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding (and Thriving in) the Transitioning American Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Cranberry Country Chamber / Rockland Trust Speaker Series\nTuesday\, March 21\, 2023      8:30 – 9:45 am     Via ZOOM\n\n\n\n\nOur Cranberry Country Chamber Rockland Trust Speaker Series presents; Mike Ritz\, Gallup Executive Director\, Leadership Rhode Island. While businesses have largely adjusted to the changes caused as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic\, there are still many of us actively navigating the evolving workplace.  \nIf this sounds like you\, you may be asking: \n • Will our work or home lives ever return to “normal”?  \n• How do we keep employees engaged whether remote\, hybrid\, or in-person?  \n• How do we instill corporate culture and teamwork in remote workforce? \n • Who is responsible for the outcomes?  \nUnderstanding how to engage and motivate employees will lead to happier teams\, and ultimately\, more productive outcomes. Join us to learn how you can reengage with your employees and colleagues\, no matter the circumstances. \nMike Ritz\, Gallup Executive Director\, who now oversees strengths-based development in the U.S. public sector in DC after leading an 8-year transformation that moved Rhode Island’s workforce from the most actively disengaged in 2013 to one of the top performers in the nation today. Learn how Chambers of Commerce\, other private sector hubs\, and YOU through an engaged workforce are key to our nation’s post-pandemic recovery. \nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/transitioningworkplace/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T213000
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CREATED:20230109T181533Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: How to increase sales & make pitches
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will cover the Nuts and Bolts of Strategic Business Development . It will help you select the best tools and tactics to identify opportunities\, qualify prospects\, and close more sales. It will include: \n\nIdentifying your Value Proposition – why should they buy from you?\nMarketing and Sales Tools and Tactics- what works best\, and when?\nSegmentation\, Targeting\, Positioning- the keys to making your company and products pop!\nBusiness Development Process – how do you make all this happen?\n\nYou will come away from this seminar with at least five new ideas and approaches to growth and new business development for 2023! \nZoom Link to register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud-yprTkiGtdNh9GZ4tTl05DUX-Zh-nYP\nNancy Lowd\, Senior Advisor\, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center \nNancy is senior advisor for the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center\, Southeastern Office.  She has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of small business development and advocacy. She works one on one with small businesses and entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses.  Nancy began her career in Washington DC\, where she was an economist for the International Trade Administration\, and also worked on US – Canadian trade policy. She then joined the Massachusetts Port Authority as Director of Project Export\, a small business export development program\, and was also responsible for developing international trade between New England and Asia. \nNancy was Vice President of International Marketing and Sales for Ziff-Davis Events\, a leading integrated media company\, and a part of The Softbank Corporation\, the global Internet and information services conglomerate. Prior to serving as VP of International Marketing and Sales she was Vice President of European operations and oversaw ZD’s expansion throughout Europe. She developed and managed global marketing partnerships with leading IT vendors such as Microsoft\, IBM\, BT\, France Telecom\, and others. Prior to joining ZD\, Nancy was a management and marketing consultant\, developing US market entry and expansion strategies for European and Asian companies.  Nancy is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and also holds a Master’s Degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). She is on the faculty of the Carroll School of Management at Boston College.
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/speaker-series-how-to-increase-sales-make-pitches/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T093000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: The Parthenon Principle
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Parthenon Principle: Business Improvement Doesn’t Have to be Greek to You \nThe Parthenon\, one of the greatest of all Greek temples\, is supported by over 150 outer pillars. Your business is also supported by pillars\, specific areas of activity\, that are essential to its integrity and survival. \nIn this workshop we will explore: \n\nWhat are the key pillars of your business?\nWhat strategies should you employ to make improvements to your pillars?\nHow to double your productivity and profitability by applying the Parthenon Principle.\n\nIt’s a New Year! Is it time for a new approach? \nNortheast Business Coaching\, LLC dba FocalPoint Business & Executive Coaching is a licensed provider of FocalPoint professional training\, coaching and development programs.  Lisa Levesque is the owner and primary officer of training and coaching services for the company.  Lisa is also a Certified Executive Coach and Leadscape Learning Navigational Conversations Trainer. Since the launch of Northeast Business Coaching in 2017\, Lisa has leveraged her 30+ year career as a senior business leader in the technology and financial services industries and has delivered business coaching services\, customized training programs\, and executive coaching services to companies and executives across the globe.  Lisa\, a graduate of Boston College\, earned her MBA at Babson College\, is a resident of Foxboro\, where she lives with her husband Bob\, two daughters\, Hayley and Catey\, and their beautiful dogs\, Oakley and Finley. \nREGISTER\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcuGvqTkoHNBEjSUYmh8S5bWSGDV_hWSv
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/speaker-series-the-parthenon-principle/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T094500
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SUMMARY:Brand Boosting Strategies - Rockland Trust Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Rockland Trust Speaker Series \nTuesday\, November 15\, 2022 via ZOOM\n8:30 – 9:30 a.m.\nBrand-Boosting Strategies:  How to brand your business and put your digital advertising on steroids.\nBenefits & Learning Objectives  \n\nHow to reach potential customers at each stage of the buying cycle in today’s online world\nWhy branded businesses have more success online\nWhat is branding and why it’s important to your local business\nHow to become a household name in your company’s backyard\nHow to attract and convert more customers once they’re on your website\n\nIn this fast-paced educational session\, Glenn Anderson will share client stories\, creative samples and real-life case studies from his 25+ years in local advertising. \nGlenn Anderson Bio     Glenn Anderson is an advertising veteran with over 25 years experience in advertising\, marketing\, creative strategy and video production for local and regional businesses. As a founder of Viamark Advertising in 2001 and Viamark Video\, Glenn has consulted dozens of Boston area clients on their marketing and advertising strategy. \nViamark: www.ViamarkDigital.com 
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/brand-boosting-strategies/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T093000
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SUMMARY:Human Resources Law 101 for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Human Resources Law 101 for small and mid-sized businesses\nTuesday\, October 18\, 2022\n8:30 – 9:45 via Zoom\nWith Deborah Bell \nLAW OFFICES OF HELENE HORN FIGMAN P.C. \nHuman Resources Consulting and Employment Law Compliance \nFrom hiring\, job descriptions\, handbooks\, performance documents\, and reductions in force/ termination\, this presentation will assist businesses in navigating the various challenges facing today’s employers. \nPlease join us to learn the nuts and bolts of effective and best practices.
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/human-resources-law-101-for-small-and-mid-sized-businesses/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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